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Terms and Conditions Last updated: October 2026
Welcome to Youth Justice Explained. By using this website, you agree to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with them, please do not use the website.

1. About Youth Justice Explained
Youth Justice Explained is an independently created and operated educational resource. It is not an official website of the Youth Justice Board, Ministry of Justice, HM Courts & Tribunals Service, any police force, local authority, Youth Justice Service, or other public body unless this is specifically stated. The website has been created to make information about the Youth Justice system easier to understand, particularly for children, parents, carers and others who may be unfamiliar with the process.

2. General information only
The information on Youth Justice Explained is provided for general educational and informational purposes. It is not legal advice, professional advice or advice about any individual case. Youth Justice decisions depend on individual circumstances, and local practice can vary between Youth Justice Services, courts and other organisations. If you need advice about a specific case, you should speak to an appropriate professional, such as a solicitor, Youth Justice worker, social worker or other relevant professional.

3. Accuracy of information
Every reasonable effort is made to ensure that information on Youth Justice Explained is accurate, clear and up to date. However, legislation, national guidance, policy and local practice can change. Youth Justice Explained does not guarantee that all information on the website will always be complete, accurate or current. If you notice information that you believe is incorrect or out of date, please contact: info@youthjusticeexplained.com

4. Local differences
Youth Justice Services operate within national legislation and guidance, but some processes, terminology and ways of working may differ between local areas. The information on this website therefore provides a general explanation of Youth Justice in England and Wales and should not be taken as a guarantee of exactly what will happen in every area or individual case.

5. Copyright and intellectual property
Unless otherwise stated, the original content on Youth Justice Explained is owned by the creator of the website. This includes, where applicable: - written content - website design and layout - branding - graphics - illustrations - photographs or commissioned imagery - downloadable resources - original website code - original educational materials This material is protected by copyright and other applicable intellectual property laws. Content from Youth Justice Explained must not be copied, reproduced, republished, distributed, adapted, modified, displayed elsewhere or used commercially without prior written permission. Sharing a link to the website is welcome. However, accessing or viewing the website does not give any person or organisation permission to reproduce, adapt or reuse its content, design or materials.

6. Use by organisations
Youth Justice Services, local authorities, public bodies, charities, educational organisations and other organisations wishing to reproduce, adapt, licence or commercially use content from Youth Justice Explained should contact: info@youthjusticeexplained.com Written permission must be obtained before content, resources, design elements or other materials are reproduced or adapted for organisational use.

7. Third-party material
Some content may refer to legislation, government guidance, organisations, services or external resources. Any trademarks, logos or other intellectual property belonging to third parties remain the property of their respective owners. Where third-party material is used, it will be credited where appropriate.

8. External links
Youth Justice Explained may contain links to external websites. These links are provided to help users find additional information. Youth Justice Explained does not control external websites and is not responsible for their content, security, availability or privacy practices. The inclusion of a link does not necessarily mean that Youth Justice Explained endorses the organisation or everything published on that website.

9. Website availability
Every effort is made to keep Youth Justice Explained available and working properly. However, the website may occasionally be unavailable due to maintenance, technical problems or circumstances outside the website owner's control. No guarantee is made that the website will always be available or free from errors.

10. Liability
Youth Justice Explained is intended to provide general information and improve understanding of Youth Justice. To the extent permitted by law, the website owner will not be responsible for loss or damage arising from reliance on information published on this website. Nothing in these Terms and Conditions excludes or limits liability where it would be unlawful to do so.

11. Acceptable use
You must not use Youth Justice Explained in a way that: Breaks the law , infringes another person's rights , attempts to damage, disrupt or interfere with the website, attempts to gain unauthorised access to the website, hosting or associated systems, falsely suggests that you own, created or are officially associated with Youth Justice Explained, reproduces or commercially exploits its content without permission

12. Changes to these terms
These Terms and Conditions may be updated from time to time. The date at the top of this page will show when they were last updated. By continuing to use the website after changes are made, you agree to the updated terms. 13. Contact For questions about the website, requests to use its content, licensing enquiries or corrections, please contact: Youth Justice Explained Email: info@youthjusticeexplained.com